Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3467645 | European Journal of Internal Medicine | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Ghrelin, a natural ligand for the growth hormone (GH)-secretagogue receptor (GHS-R), is now known to play a role in a number of different physiological processes. For example, ghrelin increases GH secretion, feeding, and body weight when administered centrally or peripherally. These unique effects of ghrelin should be invaluable for the development of novel treatments and disease diagnostic techniques. Clinical trials have already been performed to assess the utility of ghrelin for the treatment of several disorders including anorexia, cachexia, and GH-related disorders. This review summarizes the recent advances in this area of research.
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Authors
Takashi Akamizu, Kenji Kangawa,